Postcode BS1 6WQ is located in an urban city, within the Central area of Bristol, City of in the South West region, and forms part of the Temple Meads area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 259.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.0× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Temple Meads is £54,132 per year. The median sale price in Central is £280,000 (around £435 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £215,000 and £387,625. The nearest station is Bristol Temple Meads, about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, the closest large park is Castle Park.
Temple Meads has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,846 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.
Temple Meads has a very high crime rate, with approximately 259.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Temple Meads is £54,132 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BS1 6WQ.
Temple Meads near BS1 6WQ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bristol Temple Meads located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Bristol Temple Meads | N/A | Walking directions to Bristol Temple Meads |
| 1 mi | Bedminster | N/A | Walking directions to Bedminster |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Castle Park | Large | Walking directions to Castle Park |
| 0.3 mi | Queen Square | Small | Walking directions to Queen Square |
| 0.2 mi | Temple Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Temple Gardens |
Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 (about £435 per square foot) in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £850,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £665,000 | £547 |
| Terraced | 6 | £580,000 | £521 |
| Flats | 115 | £270,000 | £430 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £250,000 | £496,500 |
| 2017 | £252,000 | £560,000 |
| 2018 | £250,000 | £730,000 |
| 2019 | £280,000 | £610,000 |
| 2020 | £295,000 | — |
| 2021 | £295,000 | £610,000 |
| 2022 | £251,500 | £457,500 |
| 2023 | £272,500 | £805,555 |
| 2024 | £290,000 | £827,000 |
| 2025 | £275,000 | £475,000 |
| 2026 | £270,000 | £580,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £398 | £304 |
| 2017 | £436 | £430 |
| 2018 | £431 | £501 |
| 2019 | £449 | £457 |
| 2020 | £449 | — |
| 2021 | £470 | £373 |
| 2022 | £484 | £600 |
| 2023 | £455 | £417 |
| 2024 | £463 | £488 |
| 2025 | £456 | £329 |
| 2026 | £430 | £521 |
There were 15 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BS1 6WQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Nov 2025 | 408, Malt House, East Tucker Street, Bristol, BS1 6LQ | Flats | Leasehold | £260,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 410, Castle Wharf, East Tucker Street, Bristol, BS1 6JU | Flats | Leasehold | £230,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 409, Castle Wharf, East Tucker Street, Bristol, BS1 6JU | Flats | Leasehold | £225,000 | |
| 12 Aug 2026 | 19, Brewhouse, Georges Square, Bristol, BS1 6LA | Flats | Leasehold | £340,000 | |
| 02 Apr 2026 | Flat 6, 4 - 6, Victoria Street, Bristol, BS1 6BN | Flats | Leasehold | £262,500 |
In the BS1 6WQ postcode area, located within Temple Meads, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Hannah More Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 7 May 2025. | |
Hannah More Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 7 May 2025
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| 0.5 mi | Nursery | Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre | Local authority nursery school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 May 2024. | |
Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 8 May 2024
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| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | Boomsatsuma Create Agency | Special post 16 institution | Unrated. | |
Boomsatsuma Create Agency ratingInspection information
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of BS1 6WQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 32-34 Victoria Street, Bristol, BS1 6BY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Temple News | 62-64 Victoria Street, Redcliffe, Bristol, BS1 6DE | Walking directions to Temple News |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 11-19 Wine Street, City Centre, Bristol, BS1 2PH | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | best-one express | 48-52 Baldwin Street, City Centre, Bristol, BS1 1QB | Walking directions to best-one express |
| 0.2 mi | Tsubaki | Merchant Street, Bristol, City of, BS1 3EH | Walking directions to Tsubaki |
Annual council tax rates for Bristol, City of district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for BS1 6WQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ani Stafford-Townsend
Central - Elected 2 May 2024
Sibusiso Tshabalala
Central - Elected 2 May 2024
Carla Denyer
Bristol Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around BS1 6WQ records about 260 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and public order.
The median sale price around BS1 6WQ in Central is £280,000 (about £435 per square foot) based on 122 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to BS1 6WQ, including Hannah More Primary School (Requires improvement), Rosemary Nursery School and Children's Centre (Good) and Boomsatsuma Create Agency. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to BS1 6WQ is Bristol Temple Meads, about 751 m away.
BS1 6WQ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,846 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bristol Central covering BS1 6WQ is Carla Denyer (Green Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Ani Stafford-Townsend (Green Party) and Sibusiso Tshabalala (Green Party).